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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

Leonardo English

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes,

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#368 | Britain's Tabloid Culture: A Love-Hate...

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2023/05/18

British tabloids are notorious for being exaggerated, sensationalist, and stopping at nothing to get a good story. In this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of tabloid culture, its early history, and how it persists in the modern day. Tabloids & Oscar WildeWhat is a tabloid?The early history of tabloidsThe difference in reporting style between tabloids & broadsheetsGossip in British tabloidsPhone hackingThe future of British tabloidsThe digital transition of British

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#366 | New York’s Five Families and The Business of...

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2023/05/11

In the early 20th century, a disorganised bunch of criminals transformed into a criminal empire and made billions in the process. In this episode, we'll learn how it all got started and why you didn't want to get on the wrong side of Charles "Lucky" Luciano. The Murder of Giuseppe MasseriaItalian HistoryMigrational contextEarly criminal gangsThe Castellammarese WarThe formation of “The Commission” Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:

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⚡️Trailer: Pioneers Of The Continuum

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2023/05/09

Big news. On May 23rd, we are launching a new audio-drama starring your favourite English-language podcasters.Win a limited-edition Pioneers Of The Continuum t-shirt:Go to Pioneers Of the Continuum on your podcast app (https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers)Subscribe, follow or leave a review (5x your chance of winning by leaving a review)Take a screenshotSend it to pioneers@leonardoenglish.comThat's it!Everyone who takes part in this competition will also receive a special surprise...

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20:15

#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

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2023/05/04

There are thousands of idioms in the English language. Idioms are often present in the books we read, the shows we watch, and in everyday conversations. In this episode, we’ll look into the different types of idioms, how to learn them effectively and ask ourselves whether idioms really matter. Do people really say, “It’s raining cats and dogs”? Alastair vs Kris The four types of idioms Do categories of idioms matter? How native speakers decide to use an idiom The two real categories of

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21:58

#362 | Anna Delvey | The Fake German Heiress

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2023/04/27

Charming, glamorous, and ambitious. Anna Delvey was a wealthy German heiress who would one day inherit a large trust fund from her father who was a wealthy entrepreneur. But it was all just a facade. In the final part of our mini-series on Great American Con Artists, we’ll learn about the fake German heiress who managed to trick New York City. The Trial of Anna Sorokin Anna Delvey arrives in New York City The trip to the Venice Biennale The Anna Delvey Foundation Life at 11

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#360 | Fyre Festival | The Worst Festival In The World

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2023/04/20

Imagine paying for an exclusive music festival where you get to party with celebrities and supermodels on a private island, only to find out upon arrival that you got scammed. In part one of our mini-series on Great American Con Artists, we’ll learn about Billy McFarland and Fyre Festival, the festival in the Caribbean that went terribly wrong. Celebrities post on Instagram Background to The Fyre Festival Celebrity endorsements The marketing of the Fyre Festival Running out of

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#358 | Poker Island | How Malta Became A Gambling Hub

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2023/04/13

It's a tiny rock in the Mediterranean that has become a global hub for online gambling. In this episode, we look at how this happened, what it means, and how it has fundamentally changed one of Europe's smallest countries. An early morning on Poker Island Introduction to Malta The early history of online gambling in Malta Online gambling regulation in Malta Scandinavians flock to Malta Where does the money go in online casinos? How online casinos make money Impact on Malta Impact on

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#356 | The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Hate

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2023/04/06

It has been called America's most famous hate group and has been terrorising the country for 150 years. In this episode, we look at the history of the Ku Klux Klan, examining its three distinct phases and murderous ideology. The three distinct phases of the KKK Phase I - The Reconstruction Phase II - the 1920s revival Phase III - 1960s civil rights The Ku Klux Klan in the modern day Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the

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#354 | The Disappearance of Lord Lucan

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2023/03/30

He was a wealthy English aristocrat who disappeared after the family nanny was found brutally murdered. In this episode, we look at the life and disappearance of the famous gambler and socialite, Lord Lucan. The evening of 7th November 1974 The early life of Lord Lucan His life as a wealthy aristocrat Lord Lucan’s gambling addiction His deteriorating marriage Sandra Rivett: the nanny The murder The disappearance of Lord Lucan Sightings and theories about what happened Parallels with

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#352 | Lee Harvey Oswald | The Man Who Killed A...

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2023/03/23

He was a former American marine who would go on to assassinate one of the most popular presidents in American history. In this episode, we look at the unhappy life of Lee Harvey Oswald and ask ourselves why he pulled the trigger. The assassination of JFK The early life of Lee Harvey Oswald Joining the US Marines Developing left-wing views Leaving for the Soviet Union Returning to the USA Buying the gun and having a test run Preparation for the assassination The assassination of JFK Why

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20:35

#350 | The Unusual Names of Cocktails

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2023/03/16

Whether it's Carrie from Sex and the City or the advertising executives in Mad Men, people are drinking more cocktails than ever before. In this episode, we take a look at the fascinating stories behind six popular cocktails, from the Bloody Mary to the White Russian. The early history of cocktailsFredric Tudor - “The Ice King”Cocktail #1: The MargaritaCocktail #2: The Bloody MaryCocktail #3: The SidecarCocktail #4: The Singapore SlingCocktail #5: The White RussianCocktail #6: The

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#348 | The Cambridge Five Part III | Beer & Betrayal

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2023/03/09

The British and Americans were suspicious that there was a mole. They were right; in fact, there were five double agents. In the final part of this three-part mini-series, we see what happened when the net started closing in, and why some people think that the Cambridge Five got away unpunished. Kim Philby realises their cover is blown Recap of parts one and two The alcoholic downfall of The Cambridge Five Burgess & Maclean’s defection to the USSR The confession of Kim Philby The

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#346 | The Cambridge Five Part I | The Recruitment

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2023/03/02

In the early 1930s, five high-flying Cambridge University students were recruited to become Soviet spies. These five men enjoyed decades-long careers at the top of the British establishment and were some of the most successful double agents in history. In part one of this three-part mini-series, we see how it all got started. The recruitment of Kim PhilbyBackground to The Cambridge FiveLife at Cambridge UniversityThe political climate of the 1930sArnold Deutsch: Soviet RecruiterThe first

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30:09

#344 | Adolf Hitler | Der Führer

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2023/02/23

He was the leader of Nazi Germany and was responsible for the most deadly war in human history. In this episode, we'll explore the murderous life and legacy of Adolf Hitler. The last hours of Adolf Hitler The early life of Adolf Hitler Moving to MunichServing in the First World WarThe politics of Adolf HitlerThe Beer Hall PutschWriting Mein KampfThe death of Angela RaubalHitler seizes powerGetting ready for warThe Third ReichAssassination attemptsHitler’s reported opiate use Full

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⚡️ Bonus episode from Easy Stories in English //...

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2023/02/22

Enjoy this bonus episode from Easy Stories in English.Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realises she can’t let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare…You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/sisters/

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#342 | Josef Stalin | The Grey Blur

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2023/02/16

He was credited with defeating Hitler and industrialising Russia. But he was also a ruthless dictator who was responsible for tens of millions of deaths. In this episode, we explore the brutal life and legacy of "The Grey Blur". The capture of Yakov Dzughashvili, Stalin's sonThe early life of Josef StalinHis radicalisationWhere does the name “Stalin” come from?The 1917 RevolutionThe death of Vladimir LeninStalin’s industrial plansThe purgesStalin in World War IIThe defeat of NazismThe

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#340 | Catherine The Great | Russia’s Fearless Empress

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2023/02/09

She seized power from her weak husband and would go down in history as a strong and powerful Empress. In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women. The arrival of a 14-year-old princessThe early life & character of Catherine the GreatHer relationship with her husband, PeterHer miscarriages & the birth of PaulTaking steps to ensure her own protectionThe death of Empress ElizabethThe coup &

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#338 | The Tragic Life of Anne Boleyn

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2023/02/02

She was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England but fell out of favour after failing to produce a male heir. In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Anne Boleyn and ask ourselves whether things could have ended differently. The early life of Anne BoleynHenry declares his love for AnneAppealing to RomeThe birth of ElizabethThe affairs of Henry VIIIThe downfall of AnneAnne is arrestedThe execution of Anne BoleynThe aftermath of her executionWho is responsible for the fate

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#336 | “The British Disease” | A Short History of...

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2023/01/26

British football fans have a well-deserved bad reputation for hooliganism and violence. In this episode, we explore where this comes from, why British football stadiums have historically been violent places, and why things have started to change. A scene at a football riotThe British claim to have invented football12th-century versions of “football”When the king banned footballThe term “kick off”Early hooliganism with Preston North End supportersWhy do football fans fight each

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#334 | The Magical Life of Roald Dahl

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2023/01/19

He was best known for being the author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Mathilda", but he was also a critically acclaimed poet and adult fiction writer. In this episode, we explore how this former airforce pilot went on to become one of the best-loved children's authors of all time. Extract from "Boy"The early life of Roald DahlThe mischievous childhood of Roald DahlThe Second World WarMoving to the United StatesRoald Dahl as a spy?His first work "The Gremlins"

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